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Friday, August 28, 2009

Whole Wheat Olive Flat Bread - Focaccia alle Olive

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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This wonderful olive bread comes from Judy Francini's new book, Secrets from My Tuscan Kitchen. I won the book in a random drawing held by the folks at the Foodie Blogroll and it has since become the gift that keeps on giving. The bread is easy to make, requires no special equipment and uses ingredients that are available in any well-stocked grocery store. I used kalamata olives for my bread but any ripe, brine cured olive could be used. The beautiful blue olives at the top of the page come from an evergreen tree that's native to the Mediterranean, Asia and parts of Africa. It is short and squat with a gnarled, twisted trunk and leaves that are a silvery green. These trees bare small white flowers and fruit that slowly ripens from green to the rich purple color we associate with black olives. The olives, rosemary and whole wheat flour used in this bread give it enormous flavor. I love to serve it with a hearty soup and salad. It is best served warm with a dipping sauce of olive oil and black pepper. While the bread stales quickly, leftovers can be frozen and reheated. This is a great recipe for beginners and seasoned pros. I hope you'll try it. It will not disappoint.Whole Wheat Olive Flat Bread...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite and Judy Francini

OOO, this is a most beautiful bread. I can just almost taste it, dripping in oil and pepper. You do come up with the most delicious sounding recipes, Mary, dear. And, alas...I never seem to have the ingredients to make it "on the spot"!

Ooooh...this olive flat bread looks absolutely delicious and I think it sounds wonderful with a hot steaming bowl of soup! I'd love to try the recipe...thank you so much for including it! Aren't those blue olives gorgeous!!!

I buy olive flat bread whenever I get the chance from a particular bakery that I just love....your version looks beautiful. Could I move in with you? I hope you will join me for Crock Pot Wednesdays at Diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. My "blue" this week is part of a tribute to Julia Child. Hope to see you signed up with Mister Linky.

What a fantastic combination. My favourite things - bread and salt! I love kalamata olives, so wonderful that they are all through the bread. I have P.R.'s whole wheat focaccia dough resting in the fridge right now. Congratulations on your book win!

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